WORT Local News

Breaking news and feature stories straight from the WORT News team’s underground lair in Madison, Wisconsin. New episodes every Monday through Thursday at 7:30 PM. Also available live on 89.9 FM from 6:00-7:00 PM and online anytime at WORTFM.org.

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Black Business Hub Holds Groundbreaking Event On South Park Street

Posted April 11, 2022 • 00:50:06

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, April 11. On todays show, Governor Tony Evers joins local leaders for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Black...

New State Report Suggests Ways to Combat Opioid Epidemic

Posted April 7, 2022 • 00:50:07

This is your WORT Local News for Thursday, April 7. On todays show, a new report outlines strategies to combat the opioid epidemic, the ACLU of Wisconsin...

The Winners And Losers In Last Night’s Spring Election

Posted April 6, 2022 • 00:48:44

This is your WORT Local News for Wednesday, April 6. On todays show, election day was yesterday, and we’ll take a look through all of the results,...

WORT Talks With The Voters

Posted April 5, 2022 • 00:49:39

This is your WORT Local News for Tuesday, April 5. On todays show, it's Election Day, and there are still a couple of hours left to vote, we hear about...

Palmyra Residents Concerned Over Handling Of Avian Flu Outbreak At Local Farm

Posted April 4, 2022 • 00:50:57

This is your WORT Local News for Monday, April 4th. On todays show, Jefferson County residents voice concern about birds with avian flu, environmental...